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     V--- Citation of Units in the United States Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area. As authorized by the executive Order 9075 (Sec. III, Bull. II, WD 1942) citation in the name of the President of the United States, as public evidence of the deserved honor and distinction, are awarded to the following named units:

     THE 49TH FIGHTER GROUP, UNITED STATES ARMY, is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period of March 14, 1942 to August 26, 1942. Charged with the Air Defense of the area near Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, this unit, although greatly outnumbered by enemy aircraft, boldly intercepted the enemy on every attempted attack as extracted, far out of proportion to its own losses. The fine record in combat and the number of airplanes kept in action under difficult field conditions was made possible by the determined courage, the uniformly high morale, and the technical ability of the group as a whole, which contributed in a large measure to the successful defense of the area.

By order of the Secretary of War:

G. C. Marshall    
Chief of Staff        

OFFICIAL:
     J. A. Ulio
     Major General
     The Adjutant General.

A TRUE EXTRACT COPY:

     Signed/ James C. Selman
                    Lt. Col., Air Corps
                    Commanding